Excursions for Home Schooled Students
Organise an educational science and health-based excursion for home schooled students in Perth, W.A. to the Telethon Kids Institute
Suitable for primary students in Years 3-6, our home school programs feature all the best parts of the Telethon Kids primary school excursion program, but is tailored to smaller, mixed age groups, giving students more opportunities and time to engage with a Telethon Kids researcher.
The home school excursion runs for 2 hours per workshop and includes:
- Hands-on science activities delivered by our very own Telethon Kids researchers.
- Time to play in our Discovery Centre
- A viewing of our real world laboratories
Each workshop costs $7.00 + GST per child or a flat rate of $140.00 plus GST for a group of 20 children or less and is available Monday to Friday, depending on availability.
Incursions for Home Schooled Students
Organise an educational science and health-based incursion for home schooled students in Perth, W.A. from the Telethon Kids Institute
Suitable for primary students in Years 3-6, our home school programs feature all the best parts of the Telethon Kids primary school incursion program, but is tailored to smaller, mixed age groups, giving students more opportunities and time to engage with a Telethon Kids researcher.
The home school incursion runs for 1 hour per workshop and is where your students get to experience Hands-on science activities delivered by our very own Telethon Kids researchers.
Each workshop costs $5.00 + GST per child or a flat rate of $125.00 plus GST for a group of 25 children or less and is available Monday to Friday, depending on availability.
Topics on offer for excursions
Get a lung of this
Food futures
How sweet it is!
Delicious DNA
Microscopic world
Meet a Researcher
Topics on offer for Incursions
Poo and You
Get a lung of this
How sweet it is!
Germs
Meet a Researcher
We are constantly developing new programs and topics, so stay up-to-date and receive the latest information about our schools program by signing up to our Discovery Centre + Schools mailing list.
Resources Excursions
Details for each topic and links to Australian Curriculum
For excursions to Telethon Kids Institute
Resources Incursions
Details for each topic and links to Australian Curriculum
For Incursions to Telethon Kids Institute
Telethon Kids Excursion Program
Additional information
If you have any questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at the bottom of the page or reach out to the Education & Outreach team at schools@telethonkids.org.au.
FAQs for Excursions
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How long do home school excursions at Telethon Kids Institute run for?
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What days of the week are the home school excursions offered at Telethon Kids Institute?
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What ages are the home school excursions at Telethon Kids Institute suitable for?
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How much does a home school excursion to Telethon Kids Institute cost?
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How is payment made for home school excursions at Telethon Kids Institute?
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What is involved in a two hour home school excursion session at Telethon Kids Institute?
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Do the home school excursion programs have links to the Australian Curriculum?
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Can parents/carers participate in the home school excursion with their child?
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Are younger siblings allowed to attend a home school excursion at Telethon Kids Institute?
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Do home school excursions at Telethon Kids Institute cater for students with special needs or allergies?
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Are students allowed to eat or drink during a home school excursion at Telethon Kids Institute?
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How do I organise and book an excursion at Telethon Kids Institute for a home schooling group?
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What happens if there are insufficient enrolments to proceed with booking a home school excursion?
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What is the cancellation policy for a home school excursion at Telethon Kids Institute?
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What happens if we are late on the day of the excursion?
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How do we get to Telethon Kids Institute on the day of the excursion?
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What other resources or activities do you provide to support home learning?
FAQs for Incursions
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What age groups are the home school incursion sessions suitable for?
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What costs are involved when booking a home school incursion?
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What areas do the workshop home school incursion sessions cater for?
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What is the process for payment for the home school incursion?
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What happens if we need to cancel the home school incursion?
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How many students can the home school incursion program accommodate?
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Do all staff visiting our school for the workshop school incursion have a current ‘Working with Children Check’ (WWC)?
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Do group supervisors need to be present during the workshop school incursion?
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What can we do to prepare for a home school incursion session?
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Can I visit Telethon Kids Institute to find out more prior to booking a home school incursion or excursion?